Huey Bill Maciborski's (434 Carol. Stedman NC 28391) Huey is a gas X-Cell helicopter in a Darrell Sprayberry Bell UH-1B fuselage. The model has working navigation lights and retractable landing gear. "It's light, a great-flying helicopter, and very impressive-looking," wrote Bill. Biplanes Only Guy Selleck's (Box 161. Grass Valley CA 95945; E-mail: [email protected]) Ultimate Bipe was built from a Great Planes kit. It is powered by an O.S. .52 engine and is finished with MonoKote®. The Aeromaster is from a Great Planes kit and has an O.S. .90 for power. Hitec radios are used for both models. "I only build biplanes," wrote Guy. "I just like the way they look." Dallaire Sportster Ace High Michael F. Zelsnack's (1729 Davidson St., Aliquippa PA 15001) favorite model is his Ace High MK II by Ace R/C Inc. Powered by a Cox .049 engine with an extended tank, the model has gotten so high that Michael has lost eye contact with it. When this happens, he just executes a loop and regains sight of the airplane. "On a sorry note, Ace no longer builds this as a kit anymore," wrote Michael. Robert A. Bohrer's (79 Cockonoe Ave., Babylon NY 11702) 1936 Old-Timer Free Flight design has been converted to electric power. The model spans 108 inches; weighs nine pounds, eight ounces; and is 62 inches long. Wing area is I 337 square inches, and the wing loading is 14'Xi ounces per square foot. It is powered by a Graupner Speed 700 BB Turbo 9.6V motor and has a Modelair-Tech H-KXX) 3.8; I reduction belt drive, a 15 x 8 wood Zinger propeller, 21 2000 mAh batteries, and a Futaba radio. "The model is just pure pleasure to fly, ROGs [rises off ground] in 20 feet or less, and maintains stable flights of 20-30 minutes," wrote Robert. 10 MtmAviATm DC-3/C-47 William B. Just's (211-46 Forest Lake Dr., Stephens City VA 22655) model was built from a TopFlite® kit. It spans 82'/^ inches and weighs nine pounds. Powered by an O.S. Max 40 engine, the aircraft is controlled by a Futaba radio with five servos. "It has the markings of a C-47A of the 96th Troop Carrier Squadron/440th Troop Carrier Group based at Exeter, England," wrote William. "It was used in the invasion of France. A real delight to build." Joint Effort Randy Powell (2687 Logan Dr., Valdese NC 28690) and his best friend Dave Heaton (right) built this Great Planes Ultra Sport 1000. The model is powered by a SuperTigre 20-23 engine, has Robart retracts, and is covered with MonoKote®. "It's solid as a rock in the sky," wrote Randy. CR270 Bill Gregorek (120 Shepard St., Winooski VT 05404; E-mail: [email protected]) and Bill Rublee took three years off and on scratch-building the CR270 bipe from a set of plans from Chuck Rhodes. The model spans 62 inches and weighs 15 pounds, two ounces. Power is provided by a SuperTigre 3250 engine swinging a 19 x 8 Zinger propeller. The radio is a Futaba Super 8UAFS. Covering is Carl Goldberg UltraCote®. Beech PC-9 Mkll (T6A) Dave Trousdale (710 Bramerton Ct., Andover KS 67002), who works at Raytheon Aircraft (formerly Beech Aircraft), built this semiscale model of the Beech-Pilatus PC-9 Mkll several years ago. Renamed the T6A Texan II, the full-scale aircraft is manufactured by Raytheon Aircraft as a primary trainer for the US Air Force and Navy. The model was constructed from balsa and plywood, and it is covered with MonoKote®. Power is supplied by a SuperTigre .40, the radio is a Futaba six-channel, and the model has mechanical retracts. It spans 60 inches and weighs 61/: pounds. According to Dave, the model does most aerobatics. "It's a bit underpowered and can be a handful on takeoff, but once you get the speed up it grooves nicely," wrote Dave. ,,. . • September 2002 11 Focal Point Model Aviation, 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie IN 473O2 'Royal Gull' "Here's something a little different!" wrote Richard P. Flinchbaugh (7 Avon Ln., South Dennis MA 02660). His Scale electric-powered Piaggio P.l36-L-2,or"Royal Gull," spans 66 inches, is powered by two AstroFlight 15s, and uses 20 Ni-Cd cells for power. Flying weight is eight pounds, and plans are available. "I believe I am the only builder—at least in the US," wrote Richard. "Since it's an Italian design, someone may have built it in Italy." PT-1 Earl W. Parge (5014 Charles, Amarillo TX 79106; E-mail: [email protected]) finished his electric-powered Consolidated PT-1 in colors from a 1927 Selfridge Field unit. He drew the plans for the model from old periodicals and museum Web sites (the Air Force Museum, the San Diego Air Museum, and the Brooks Air Force Base Museum). The model is powered by a 2.14 geared Speed 400 motor, and a Hitec 555 receiver controls three microservos and a Hi-Plains C-20 controller. The PT-1 spans 35/4 inches, has a wing loading of nine ounces per square foot, and its flying weight is 19 ounces. It's constructed from balsa, with aluminum tube struts, carbon-fiber tubes, and rods with foam engine details. Colored Lifespan was used for covering, with painted insignia. Stagger Bee Edward L. Martin's (18 Rebel Dr.. Asheville NC 28805-8749) Stagger Bee was built from a Clancy Aviation kit. It's "comfortably overpowered" by a Norvel .15 BB R/C engine turning a 7 x 4 APC propeller and uses a 555 Hitec receiver (four-channel), four Cirrus CS-20BB servos when using the Wing-A-Ron, and a 275 mAh pack. All surfaces are fixed, contrary to the plans, except for the wings. The model is covered with Easytex —a covering manufactured in the United Kingdom by Solarfilm Ltd. "The inspiration for the Stagger Bee comes from the Stitt's Sky Baby and the Beech Staggerwing." wrote Edward. "It has terrific flight characteristics, is quite aerobatic —especially with the Wing-A-Ron in place —and attracts considerable attention mostly because of its unique design." MC.202 Stan Gordon (5735 Norwich Ave., Van Nuys CA 91411; E-mail: [email protected]) built his Macchi MC.202 from Radio Control Modeler plans. It spans 63 inches, is powered by a K&B .61 engine, has Robart retracts, weighs eight pounds, and is controlled by an Airtronics six-channel FM radio. The decals were scanned in from a book about this airplane and enlarged on a computer. The balsa-covered airplane is covered with fiberglass, epoxy resin, and primer, and is finished with Formula U paint. 12 Mom Avunm Protege Floatplane "The Carl Goldberg Protege flies very well off wheels and/or 40-inch-long foam floats," wrote Lynn Hendry (840 Grelle Ave., Lewiston ID 83501). The model is powered by a Saito 91 four-stroke engine with a six-volt gel cell for landing/tail lights and extra balance for long tail moment. There is a removable window for a 35mm automatic camera using separate servo and camera tray. The wing spans 74 inches with a 13-inch wing chord. Covering is Super Coverite™ , and the paint is TopFlite® LustreKote™ . The Protege has "Australian markings of 'wanna-be' Australian Aboriginal Airlines!" wrote Lynn. I DC-3 Hank Greenberg (540 Cross Timbers Ct.. El Paso TX 79932; E-mail: [email protected]) built his jet from a TopFlite® kit. It took him two years. Covering is Parsons 3/4-ounce fiberglass, paint is Formula U Flight Aluminum, and power is provided by two Saito 56 engines. The model uses Robart scale landing gear and an Airtronics Radiant six-channel radio with nine servos and a 2000 mAh battery. Finished weight is 12 pounds. "It has plenty of power, even at 4,000 feet on a 95° day," wrote Hank. Simultaneous Building Bill Morgan (538 Binfield Rd.. Maryville TN 37801) and Robert Gardner (1034 Summerfield Dr.. Maryville TN 37801) built their Nifty 80s at the same time. The models are the same except for the color. Power is provided by Zenoah G-23 engines, covering is UltraCote®, and Bill and Robert use Futaba 8UAF radios. "They fly very well at 15 pounds each," wrote Bill. "No bad habits we can find as of yet." Proud of your latest building/flying effort? Share it with MA's readers! Send us a glossy color print (no digital photos under 300 dpi or photocopies, please), with appropriate description (no handwritten submissions, please), and we'll run the best submissions as space permits. Please include your full address (including E-mail, if available) so that interested parties may contact you directly. Send to: Model Aviation, 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie IN 47302; Attn: Focal Point. Because of this section's popularity, it may be several months before your model is featured. Air Camper David Kingman (608 Mayflower Ave., Fort Walton Beach FL 32547; E-mail: [email protected]) decided to build a model of Federal Aviation Administration Registration Number N1074Z after he rode in the full-scale aircraft in 1972. He drew the model plans while referring to blueprints of the prototype airplane and photos of N1074Z. The model spans 84 inches and weighs !4'/i pounds. The scale framework is constructed from spruce, balsa, and plywood. A full-depth, detailed rear cockpit is featured, and the front cockpit is enclosed by a scale tonneau cover. Covering materials are Koverall and Polyspan, and the finish is butyrate dope. Power is provided by an O.S. FS-91 engine, and David uses a Futaba Radio Control system.
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Edition: Model Aviation - 2002/09
Page Numbers: 10, 11, 12, 13
Huey Bill Maciborski's (434 Carol. Stedman NC 28391) Huey is a gas X-Cell helicopter in a Darrell Sprayberry Bell UH-1B fuselage. The model has working navigation lights and retractable landing gear. "It's light, a great-flying helicopter, and very impressive-looking," wrote Bill. Biplanes Only Guy Selleck's (Box 161. Grass Valley CA 95945; E-mail: [email protected]) Ultimate Bipe was built from a Great Planes kit. It is powered by an O.S. .52 engine and is finished with MonoKote®. The Aeromaster is from a Great Planes kit and has an O.S. .90 for power. Hitec radios are used for both models. "I only build biplanes," wrote Guy. "I just like the way they look." Dallaire Sportster Ace High Michael F. Zelsnack's (1729 Davidson St., Aliquippa PA 15001) favorite model is his Ace High MK II by Ace R/C Inc. Powered by a Cox .049 engine with an extended tank, the model has gotten so high that Michael has lost eye contact with it. When this happens, he just executes a loop and regains sight of the airplane. "On a sorry note, Ace no longer builds this as a kit anymore," wrote Michael. Robert A. Bohrer's (79 Cockonoe Ave., Babylon NY 11702) 1936 Old-Timer Free Flight design has been converted to electric power. The model spans 108 inches; weighs nine pounds, eight ounces; and is 62 inches long. Wing area is I 337 square inches, and the wing loading is 14'Xi ounces per square foot. It is powered by a Graupner Speed 700 BB Turbo 9.6V motor and has a Modelair-Tech H-KXX) 3.8; I reduction belt drive, a 15 x 8 wood Zinger propeller, 21 2000 mAh batteries, and a Futaba radio. "The model is just pure pleasure to fly, ROGs [rises off ground] in 20 feet or less, and maintains stable flights of 20-30 minutes," wrote Robert. 10 MtmAviATm DC-3/C-47 William B. Just's (211-46 Forest Lake Dr., Stephens City VA 22655) model was built from a TopFlite® kit. It spans 82'/^ inches and weighs nine pounds. Powered by an O.S. Max 40 engine, the aircraft is controlled by a Futaba radio with five servos. "It has the markings of a C-47A of the 96th Troop Carrier Squadron/440th Troop Carrier Group based at Exeter, England," wrote William. "It was used in the invasion of France. A real delight to build." Joint Effort Randy Powell (2687 Logan Dr., Valdese NC 28690) and his best friend Dave Heaton (right) built this Great Planes Ultra Sport 1000. The model is powered by a SuperTigre 20-23 engine, has Robart retracts, and is covered with MonoKote®. "It's solid as a rock in the sky," wrote Randy. CR270 Bill Gregorek (120 Shepard St., Winooski VT 05404; E-mail: [email protected]) and Bill Rublee took three years off and on scratch-building the CR270 bipe from a set of plans from Chuck Rhodes. The model spans 62 inches and weighs 15 pounds, two ounces. Power is provided by a SuperTigre 3250 engine swinging a 19 x 8 Zinger propeller. The radio is a Futaba Super 8UAFS. Covering is Carl Goldberg UltraCote®. Beech PC-9 Mkll (T6A) Dave Trousdale (710 Bramerton Ct., Andover KS 67002), who works at Raytheon Aircraft (formerly Beech Aircraft), built this semiscale model of the Beech-Pilatus PC-9 Mkll several years ago. Renamed the T6A Texan II, the full-scale aircraft is manufactured by Raytheon Aircraft as a primary trainer for the US Air Force and Navy. The model was constructed from balsa and plywood, and it is covered with MonoKote®. Power is supplied by a SuperTigre .40, the radio is a Futaba six-channel, and the model has mechanical retracts. It spans 60 inches and weighs 61/: pounds. According to Dave, the model does most aerobatics. "It's a bit underpowered and can be a handful on takeoff, but once you get the speed up it grooves nicely," wrote Dave. ,,. . • September 2002 11 Focal Point Model Aviation, 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie IN 473O2 'Royal Gull' "Here's something a little different!" wrote Richard P. Flinchbaugh (7 Avon Ln., South Dennis MA 02660). His Scale electric-powered Piaggio P.l36-L-2,or"Royal Gull," spans 66 inches, is powered by two AstroFlight 15s, and uses 20 Ni-Cd cells for power. Flying weight is eight pounds, and plans are available. "I believe I am the only builder—at least in the US," wrote Richard. "Since it's an Italian design, someone may have built it in Italy." PT-1 Earl W. Parge (5014 Charles, Amarillo TX 79106; E-mail: [email protected]) finished his electric-powered Consolidated PT-1 in colors from a 1927 Selfridge Field unit. He drew the plans for the model from old periodicals and museum Web sites (the Air Force Museum, the San Diego Air Museum, and the Brooks Air Force Base Museum). The model is powered by a 2.14 geared Speed 400 motor, and a Hitec 555 receiver controls three microservos and a Hi-Plains C-20 controller. The PT-1 spans 35/4 inches, has a wing loading of nine ounces per square foot, and its flying weight is 19 ounces. It's constructed from balsa, with aluminum tube struts, carbon-fiber tubes, and rods with foam engine details. Colored Lifespan was used for covering, with painted insignia. Stagger Bee Edward L. Martin's (18 Rebel Dr.. Asheville NC 28805-8749) Stagger Bee was built from a Clancy Aviation kit. It's "comfortably overpowered" by a Norvel .15 BB R/C engine turning a 7 x 4 APC propeller and uses a 555 Hitec receiver (four-channel), four Cirrus CS-20BB servos when using the Wing-A-Ron, and a 275 mAh pack. All surfaces are fixed, contrary to the plans, except for the wings. The model is covered with Easytex —a covering manufactured in the United Kingdom by Solarfilm Ltd. "The inspiration for the Stagger Bee comes from the Stitt's Sky Baby and the Beech Staggerwing." wrote Edward. "It has terrific flight characteristics, is quite aerobatic —especially with the Wing-A-Ron in place —and attracts considerable attention mostly because of its unique design." MC.202 Stan Gordon (5735 Norwich Ave., Van Nuys CA 91411; E-mail: [email protected]) built his Macchi MC.202 from Radio Control Modeler plans. It spans 63 inches, is powered by a K&B .61 engine, has Robart retracts, weighs eight pounds, and is controlled by an Airtronics six-channel FM radio. The decals were scanned in from a book about this airplane and enlarged on a computer. The balsa-covered airplane is covered with fiberglass, epoxy resin, and primer, and is finished with Formula U paint. 12 Mom Avunm Protege Floatplane "The Carl Goldberg Protege flies very well off wheels and/or 40-inch-long foam floats," wrote Lynn Hendry (840 Grelle Ave., Lewiston ID 83501). The model is powered by a Saito 91 four-stroke engine with a six-volt gel cell for landing/tail lights and extra balance for long tail moment. There is a removable window for a 35mm automatic camera using separate servo and camera tray. The wing spans 74 inches with a 13-inch wing chord. Covering is Super Coverite™ , and the paint is TopFlite® LustreKote™ . The Protege has "Australian markings of 'wanna-be' Australian Aboriginal Airlines!" wrote Lynn. I DC-3 Hank Greenberg (540 Cross Timbers Ct.. El Paso TX 79932; E-mail: [email protected]) built his jet from a TopFlite® kit. It took him two years. Covering is Parsons 3/4-ounce fiberglass, paint is Formula U Flight Aluminum, and power is provided by two Saito 56 engines. The model uses Robart scale landing gear and an Airtronics Radiant six-channel radio with nine servos and a 2000 mAh battery. Finished weight is 12 pounds. "It has plenty of power, even at 4,000 feet on a 95° day," wrote Hank. Simultaneous Building Bill Morgan (538 Binfield Rd.. Maryville TN 37801) and Robert Gardner (1034 Summerfield Dr.. Maryville TN 37801) built their Nifty 80s at the same time. The models are the same except for the color. Power is provided by Zenoah G-23 engines, covering is UltraCote®, and Bill and Robert use Futaba 8UAF radios. "They fly very well at 15 pounds each," wrote Bill. "No bad habits we can find as of yet." Proud of your latest building/flying effort? Share it with MA's readers! Send us a glossy color print (no digital photos under 300 dpi or photocopies, please), with appropriate description (no handwritten submissions, please), and we'll run the best submissions as space permits. Please include your full address (including E-mail, if available) so that interested parties may contact you directly. Send to: Model Aviation, 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie IN 47302; Attn: Focal Point. Because of this section's popularity, it may be several months before your model is featured. Air Camper David Kingman (608 Mayflower Ave., Fort Walton Beach FL 32547; E-mail: [email protected]) decided to build a model of Federal Aviation Administration Registration Number N1074Z after he rode in the full-scale aircraft in 1972. He drew the model plans while referring to blueprints of the prototype airplane and photos of N1074Z. The model spans 84 inches and weighs !4'/i pounds. The scale framework is constructed from spruce, balsa, and plywood. A full-depth, detailed rear cockpit is featured, and the front cockpit is enclosed by a scale tonneau cover. Covering materials are Koverall and Polyspan, and the finish is butyrate dope. Power is provided by an O.S. FS-91 engine, and David uses a Futaba Radio Control system.
Edition: Model Aviation - 2002/09
Page Numbers: 10, 11, 12, 13
Huey Bill Maciborski's (434 Carol. Stedman NC 28391) Huey is a gas X-Cell helicopter in a Darrell Sprayberry Bell UH-1B fuselage. The model has working navigation lights and retractable landing gear. "It's light, a great-flying helicopter, and very impressive-looking," wrote Bill. Biplanes Only Guy Selleck's (Box 161. Grass Valley CA 95945; E-mail: [email protected]) Ultimate Bipe was built from a Great Planes kit. It is powered by an O.S. .52 engine and is finished with MonoKote®. The Aeromaster is from a Great Planes kit and has an O.S. .90 for power. Hitec radios are used for both models. "I only build biplanes," wrote Guy. "I just like the way they look." Dallaire Sportster Ace High Michael F. Zelsnack's (1729 Davidson St., Aliquippa PA 15001) favorite model is his Ace High MK II by Ace R/C Inc. Powered by a Cox .049 engine with an extended tank, the model has gotten so high that Michael has lost eye contact with it. When this happens, he just executes a loop and regains sight of the airplane. "On a sorry note, Ace no longer builds this as a kit anymore," wrote Michael. Robert A. Bohrer's (79 Cockonoe Ave., Babylon NY 11702) 1936 Old-Timer Free Flight design has been converted to electric power. The model spans 108 inches; weighs nine pounds, eight ounces; and is 62 inches long. Wing area is I 337 square inches, and the wing loading is 14'Xi ounces per square foot. It is powered by a Graupner Speed 700 BB Turbo 9.6V motor and has a Modelair-Tech H-KXX) 3.8; I reduction belt drive, a 15 x 8 wood Zinger propeller, 21 2000 mAh batteries, and a Futaba radio. "The model is just pure pleasure to fly, ROGs [rises off ground] in 20 feet or less, and maintains stable flights of 20-30 minutes," wrote Robert. 10 MtmAviATm DC-3/C-47 William B. Just's (211-46 Forest Lake Dr., Stephens City VA 22655) model was built from a TopFlite® kit. It spans 82'/^ inches and weighs nine pounds. Powered by an O.S. Max 40 engine, the aircraft is controlled by a Futaba radio with five servos. "It has the markings of a C-47A of the 96th Troop Carrier Squadron/440th Troop Carrier Group based at Exeter, England," wrote William. "It was used in the invasion of France. A real delight to build." Joint Effort Randy Powell (2687 Logan Dr., Valdese NC 28690) and his best friend Dave Heaton (right) built this Great Planes Ultra Sport 1000. The model is powered by a SuperTigre 20-23 engine, has Robart retracts, and is covered with MonoKote®. "It's solid as a rock in the sky," wrote Randy. CR270 Bill Gregorek (120 Shepard St., Winooski VT 05404; E-mail: [email protected]) and Bill Rublee took three years off and on scratch-building the CR270 bipe from a set of plans from Chuck Rhodes. The model spans 62 inches and weighs 15 pounds, two ounces. Power is provided by a SuperTigre 3250 engine swinging a 19 x 8 Zinger propeller. The radio is a Futaba Super 8UAFS. Covering is Carl Goldberg UltraCote®. Beech PC-9 Mkll (T6A) Dave Trousdale (710 Bramerton Ct., Andover KS 67002), who works at Raytheon Aircraft (formerly Beech Aircraft), built this semiscale model of the Beech-Pilatus PC-9 Mkll several years ago. Renamed the T6A Texan II, the full-scale aircraft is manufactured by Raytheon Aircraft as a primary trainer for the US Air Force and Navy. The model was constructed from balsa and plywood, and it is covered with MonoKote®. Power is supplied by a SuperTigre .40, the radio is a Futaba six-channel, and the model has mechanical retracts. It spans 60 inches and weighs 61/: pounds. According to Dave, the model does most aerobatics. "It's a bit underpowered and can be a handful on takeoff, but once you get the speed up it grooves nicely," wrote Dave. ,,. . • September 2002 11 Focal Point Model Aviation, 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie IN 473O2 'Royal Gull' "Here's something a little different!" wrote Richard P. Flinchbaugh (7 Avon Ln., South Dennis MA 02660). His Scale electric-powered Piaggio P.l36-L-2,or"Royal Gull," spans 66 inches, is powered by two AstroFlight 15s, and uses 20 Ni-Cd cells for power. Flying weight is eight pounds, and plans are available. "I believe I am the only builder—at least in the US," wrote Richard. "Since it's an Italian design, someone may have built it in Italy." PT-1 Earl W. Parge (5014 Charles, Amarillo TX 79106; E-mail: [email protected]) finished his electric-powered Consolidated PT-1 in colors from a 1927 Selfridge Field unit. He drew the plans for the model from old periodicals and museum Web sites (the Air Force Museum, the San Diego Air Museum, and the Brooks Air Force Base Museum). The model is powered by a 2.14 geared Speed 400 motor, and a Hitec 555 receiver controls three microservos and a Hi-Plains C-20 controller. The PT-1 spans 35/4 inches, has a wing loading of nine ounces per square foot, and its flying weight is 19 ounces. It's constructed from balsa, with aluminum tube struts, carbon-fiber tubes, and rods with foam engine details. Colored Lifespan was used for covering, with painted insignia. Stagger Bee Edward L. Martin's (18 Rebel Dr.. Asheville NC 28805-8749) Stagger Bee was built from a Clancy Aviation kit. It's "comfortably overpowered" by a Norvel .15 BB R/C engine turning a 7 x 4 APC propeller and uses a 555 Hitec receiver (four-channel), four Cirrus CS-20BB servos when using the Wing-A-Ron, and a 275 mAh pack. All surfaces are fixed, contrary to the plans, except for the wings. The model is covered with Easytex —a covering manufactured in the United Kingdom by Solarfilm Ltd. "The inspiration for the Stagger Bee comes from the Stitt's Sky Baby and the Beech Staggerwing." wrote Edward. "It has terrific flight characteristics, is quite aerobatic —especially with the Wing-A-Ron in place —and attracts considerable attention mostly because of its unique design." MC.202 Stan Gordon (5735 Norwich Ave., Van Nuys CA 91411; E-mail: [email protected]) built his Macchi MC.202 from Radio Control Modeler plans. It spans 63 inches, is powered by a K&B .61 engine, has Robart retracts, weighs eight pounds, and is controlled by an Airtronics six-channel FM radio. The decals were scanned in from a book about this airplane and enlarged on a computer. The balsa-covered airplane is covered with fiberglass, epoxy resin, and primer, and is finished with Formula U paint. 12 Mom Avunm Protege Floatplane "The Carl Goldberg Protege flies very well off wheels and/or 40-inch-long foam floats," wrote Lynn Hendry (840 Grelle Ave., Lewiston ID 83501). The model is powered by a Saito 91 four-stroke engine with a six-volt gel cell for landing/tail lights and extra balance for long tail moment. There is a removable window for a 35mm automatic camera using separate servo and camera tray. The wing spans 74 inches with a 13-inch wing chord. Covering is Super Coverite™ , and the paint is TopFlite® LustreKote™ . The Protege has "Australian markings of 'wanna-be' Australian Aboriginal Airlines!" wrote Lynn. I DC-3 Hank Greenberg (540 Cross Timbers Ct.. El Paso TX 79932; E-mail: [email protected]) built his jet from a TopFlite® kit. It took him two years. Covering is Parsons 3/4-ounce fiberglass, paint is Formula U Flight Aluminum, and power is provided by two Saito 56 engines. The model uses Robart scale landing gear and an Airtronics Radiant six-channel radio with nine servos and a 2000 mAh battery. Finished weight is 12 pounds. "It has plenty of power, even at 4,000 feet on a 95° day," wrote Hank. Simultaneous Building Bill Morgan (538 Binfield Rd.. Maryville TN 37801) and Robert Gardner (1034 Summerfield Dr.. Maryville TN 37801) built their Nifty 80s at the same time. The models are the same except for the color. Power is provided by Zenoah G-23 engines, covering is UltraCote®, and Bill and Robert use Futaba 8UAF radios. "They fly very well at 15 pounds each," wrote Bill. "No bad habits we can find as of yet." Proud of your latest building/flying effort? Share it with MA's readers! Send us a glossy color print (no digital photos under 300 dpi or photocopies, please), with appropriate description (no handwritten submissions, please), and we'll run the best submissions as space permits. Please include your full address (including E-mail, if available) so that interested parties may contact you directly. Send to: Model Aviation, 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie IN 47302; Attn: Focal Point. Because of this section's popularity, it may be several months before your model is featured. Air Camper David Kingman (608 Mayflower Ave., Fort Walton Beach FL 32547; E-mail: [email protected]) decided to build a model of Federal Aviation Administration Registration Number N1074Z after he rode in the full-scale aircraft in 1972. He drew the model plans while referring to blueprints of the prototype airplane and photos of N1074Z. The model spans 84 inches and weighs !4'/i pounds. The scale framework is constructed from spruce, balsa, and plywood. A full-depth, detailed rear cockpit is featured, and the front cockpit is enclosed by a scale tonneau cover. Covering materials are Koverall and Polyspan, and the finish is butyrate dope. Power is provided by an O.S. FS-91 engine, and David uses a Futaba Radio Control system.
Edition: Model Aviation - 2002/09
Page Numbers: 10, 11, 12, 13
Huey Bill Maciborski's (434 Carol. Stedman NC 28391) Huey is a gas X-Cell helicopter in a Darrell Sprayberry Bell UH-1B fuselage. The model has working navigation lights and retractable landing gear. "It's light, a great-flying helicopter, and very impressive-looking," wrote Bill. Biplanes Only Guy Selleck's (Box 161. Grass Valley CA 95945; E-mail: [email protected]) Ultimate Bipe was built from a Great Planes kit. It is powered by an O.S. .52 engine and is finished with MonoKote®. The Aeromaster is from a Great Planes kit and has an O.S. .90 for power. Hitec radios are used for both models. "I only build biplanes," wrote Guy. "I just like the way they look." Dallaire Sportster Ace High Michael F. Zelsnack's (1729 Davidson St., Aliquippa PA 15001) favorite model is his Ace High MK II by Ace R/C Inc. Powered by a Cox .049 engine with an extended tank, the model has gotten so high that Michael has lost eye contact with it. When this happens, he just executes a loop and regains sight of the airplane. "On a sorry note, Ace no longer builds this as a kit anymore," wrote Michael. Robert A. Bohrer's (79 Cockonoe Ave., Babylon NY 11702) 1936 Old-Timer Free Flight design has been converted to electric power. The model spans 108 inches; weighs nine pounds, eight ounces; and is 62 inches long. Wing area is I 337 square inches, and the wing loading is 14'Xi ounces per square foot. It is powered by a Graupner Speed 700 BB Turbo 9.6V motor and has a Modelair-Tech H-KXX) 3.8; I reduction belt drive, a 15 x 8 wood Zinger propeller, 21 2000 mAh batteries, and a Futaba radio. "The model is just pure pleasure to fly, ROGs [rises off ground] in 20 feet or less, and maintains stable flights of 20-30 minutes," wrote Robert. 10 MtmAviATm DC-3/C-47 William B. Just's (211-46 Forest Lake Dr., Stephens City VA 22655) model was built from a TopFlite® kit. It spans 82'/^ inches and weighs nine pounds. Powered by an O.S. Max 40 engine, the aircraft is controlled by a Futaba radio with five servos. "It has the markings of a C-47A of the 96th Troop Carrier Squadron/440th Troop Carrier Group based at Exeter, England," wrote William. "It was used in the invasion of France. A real delight to build." Joint Effort Randy Powell (2687 Logan Dr., Valdese NC 28690) and his best friend Dave Heaton (right) built this Great Planes Ultra Sport 1000. The model is powered by a SuperTigre 20-23 engine, has Robart retracts, and is covered with MonoKote®. "It's solid as a rock in the sky," wrote Randy. CR270 Bill Gregorek (120 Shepard St., Winooski VT 05404; E-mail: [email protected]) and Bill Rublee took three years off and on scratch-building the CR270 bipe from a set of plans from Chuck Rhodes. The model spans 62 inches and weighs 15 pounds, two ounces. Power is provided by a SuperTigre 3250 engine swinging a 19 x 8 Zinger propeller. The radio is a Futaba Super 8UAFS. Covering is Carl Goldberg UltraCote®. Beech PC-9 Mkll (T6A) Dave Trousdale (710 Bramerton Ct., Andover KS 67002), who works at Raytheon Aircraft (formerly Beech Aircraft), built this semiscale model of the Beech-Pilatus PC-9 Mkll several years ago. Renamed the T6A Texan II, the full-scale aircraft is manufactured by Raytheon Aircraft as a primary trainer for the US Air Force and Navy. The model was constructed from balsa and plywood, and it is covered with MonoKote®. Power is supplied by a SuperTigre .40, the radio is a Futaba six-channel, and the model has mechanical retracts. It spans 60 inches and weighs 61/: pounds. According to Dave, the model does most aerobatics. "It's a bit underpowered and can be a handful on takeoff, but once you get the speed up it grooves nicely," wrote Dave. ,,. . • September 2002 11 Focal Point Model Aviation, 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie IN 473O2 'Royal Gull' "Here's something a little different!" wrote Richard P. Flinchbaugh (7 Avon Ln., South Dennis MA 02660). His Scale electric-powered Piaggio P.l36-L-2,or"Royal Gull," spans 66 inches, is powered by two AstroFlight 15s, and uses 20 Ni-Cd cells for power. Flying weight is eight pounds, and plans are available. "I believe I am the only builder—at least in the US," wrote Richard. "Since it's an Italian design, someone may have built it in Italy." PT-1 Earl W. Parge (5014 Charles, Amarillo TX 79106; E-mail: [email protected]) finished his electric-powered Consolidated PT-1 in colors from a 1927 Selfridge Field unit. He drew the plans for the model from old periodicals and museum Web sites (the Air Force Museum, the San Diego Air Museum, and the Brooks Air Force Base Museum). The model is powered by a 2.14 geared Speed 400 motor, and a Hitec 555 receiver controls three microservos and a Hi-Plains C-20 controller. The PT-1 spans 35/4 inches, has a wing loading of nine ounces per square foot, and its flying weight is 19 ounces. It's constructed from balsa, with aluminum tube struts, carbon-fiber tubes, and rods with foam engine details. Colored Lifespan was used for covering, with painted insignia. Stagger Bee Edward L. Martin's (18 Rebel Dr.. Asheville NC 28805-8749) Stagger Bee was built from a Clancy Aviation kit. It's "comfortably overpowered" by a Norvel .15 BB R/C engine turning a 7 x 4 APC propeller and uses a 555 Hitec receiver (four-channel), four Cirrus CS-20BB servos when using the Wing-A-Ron, and a 275 mAh pack. All surfaces are fixed, contrary to the plans, except for the wings. The model is covered with Easytex —a covering manufactured in the United Kingdom by Solarfilm Ltd. "The inspiration for the Stagger Bee comes from the Stitt's Sky Baby and the Beech Staggerwing." wrote Edward. "It has terrific flight characteristics, is quite aerobatic —especially with the Wing-A-Ron in place —and attracts considerable attention mostly because of its unique design." MC.202 Stan Gordon (5735 Norwich Ave., Van Nuys CA 91411; E-mail: [email protected]) built his Macchi MC.202 from Radio Control Modeler plans. It spans 63 inches, is powered by a K&B .61 engine, has Robart retracts, weighs eight pounds, and is controlled by an Airtronics six-channel FM radio. The decals were scanned in from a book about this airplane and enlarged on a computer. The balsa-covered airplane is covered with fiberglass, epoxy resin, and primer, and is finished with Formula U paint. 12 Mom Avunm Protege Floatplane "The Carl Goldberg Protege flies very well off wheels and/or 40-inch-long foam floats," wrote Lynn Hendry (840 Grelle Ave., Lewiston ID 83501). The model is powered by a Saito 91 four-stroke engine with a six-volt gel cell for landing/tail lights and extra balance for long tail moment. There is a removable window for a 35mm automatic camera using separate servo and camera tray. The wing spans 74 inches with a 13-inch wing chord. Covering is Super Coverite™ , and the paint is TopFlite® LustreKote™ . The Protege has "Australian markings of 'wanna-be' Australian Aboriginal Airlines!" wrote Lynn. I DC-3 Hank Greenberg (540 Cross Timbers Ct.. El Paso TX 79932; E-mail: [email protected]) built his jet from a TopFlite® kit. It took him two years. Covering is Parsons 3/4-ounce fiberglass, paint is Formula U Flight Aluminum, and power is provided by two Saito 56 engines. The model uses Robart scale landing gear and an Airtronics Radiant six-channel radio with nine servos and a 2000 mAh battery. Finished weight is 12 pounds. "It has plenty of power, even at 4,000 feet on a 95° day," wrote Hank. Simultaneous Building Bill Morgan (538 Binfield Rd.. Maryville TN 37801) and Robert Gardner (1034 Summerfield Dr.. Maryville TN 37801) built their Nifty 80s at the same time. The models are the same except for the color. Power is provided by Zenoah G-23 engines, covering is UltraCote®, and Bill and Robert use Futaba 8UAF radios. "They fly very well at 15 pounds each," wrote Bill. "No bad habits we can find as of yet." Proud of your latest building/flying effort? Share it with MA's readers! Send us a glossy color print (no digital photos under 300 dpi or photocopies, please), with appropriate description (no handwritten submissions, please), and we'll run the best submissions as space permits. Please include your full address (including E-mail, if available) so that interested parties may contact you directly. Send to: Model Aviation, 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie IN 47302; Attn: Focal Point. Because of this section's popularity, it may be several months before your model is featured. Air Camper David Kingman (608 Mayflower Ave., Fort Walton Beach FL 32547; E-mail: [email protected]) decided to build a model of Federal Aviation Administration Registration Number N1074Z after he rode in the full-scale aircraft in 1972. He drew the model plans while referring to blueprints of the prototype airplane and photos of N1074Z. The model spans 84 inches and weighs !4'/i pounds. The scale framework is constructed from spruce, balsa, and plywood. A full-depth, detailed rear cockpit is featured, and the front cockpit is enclosed by a scale tonneau cover. Covering materials are Koverall and Polyspan, and the finish is butyrate dope. Power is provided by an O.S. FS-91 engine, and David uses a Futaba Radio Control system.
